[Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mycotoxin from moldy maize on immune response of piglets.[Method] ELISA method was used to determine the content of Aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in ...[Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mycotoxin from moldy maize on immune response of piglets.[Method] ELISA method was used to determine the content of Aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in maize; after the piglets were fed with the moldy maize,the corresponding antibody titers in the serums of piglets were measured.[Result] Antibody levels of tested group were obvious lower than that of the control,while the histological section of immune organs also suggested that mycotoxin could significantly inhibit the immune response of piglets.[Conclusion] Mycotoxin in maize had important effects on the internal organs and immune response of piglets.展开更多
Aspergillus flavus maize colonization leads to crop contamination by toxic secondary metabolites and carcinogens called aflatoxins （AF）; it has negative effects in public health and has caused economic losses in agr...Aspergillus flavus maize colonization leads to crop contamination by toxic secondary metabolites and carcinogens called aflatoxins （AF）; it has negative effects in public health and has caused economic losses in agricultural activities. Eleven genotypes of immature maize grain frequently used in Mexico were inoculated in vitro with two indigenous toxigenic strains ofA. flavus. The size of inoculum, temperature, humidity and presence of other phytopathogens were assessed. Genotypes Popcorn, C-526, Garst 8366, As910 and 30G40 showed resistance to rating of fungal colonization （FC） and AF accumulation, while 3002W, 30R39, Creole, C-922, HV313 and P3028W genotypes were less resistant. AFB~ had the highest concentrations （26.1 mg/kg ± 14.7 mg/kg）, while AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2 showed only residual concentrations 1.6, 2.0 and 4.0 ~tg/kg, respectively. Concerning FC and AF, there were significant differences （P 〈 0.01） between strains and genotype. Both strains showed significant association （P 〈 0.01） between FC and the concentrations of AFB1 and AFB2 （R2： 99.5% and 93.2%; 87.2% and 73.2%, respectively）. Results suggest that the level of resistance to fungus infection and AF accumulation is related to maize genotype. It emphasizes the relevance of developing A. flavus resistant maize genotypes as an alternative to control contamination in foodstuff intended for human and animal consumption.展开更多
Fusarium species commonly occur in maize are fungal pathogen which produce mycotoxins, such as fumonisin, trichothecene and zearalenone. In this study, Fusarium species were isolated from maize kernel from Tretep, mai...Fusarium species commonly occur in maize are fungal pathogen which produce mycotoxins, such as fumonisin, trichothecene and zearalenone. In this study, Fusarium species were isolated from maize kernel from Tretep, maize producer region and were identified based on microscopic- and macroscopic characters as well as molecular characters using PCR assays and the partial sequence of TEF 1-α gene （Translation Elongation Factor 1-α. The fumonisin-producing ability of these Fusarium was determined by growing them in corn medium and analyzed their fumonisin by ELISA （enzyme-linked immuno assay）. Among 9 isolates, three of them were identified as Fusarium verticillioides, two as Fusarium temperatum, two as Fusarium globosum, one as Fusarium proliJeratum and one as Fusarium subglutinans. Fusarium temperatum is similar morphologically to F. subglutinans, however, both of their differences can be found by molecular analysis. Fumonisin-producing abilities of Fusarium were determined in concentrations 20.51 pg/g-1,109.74 pg/g medium with the highest producer was identified as F. globosum.展开更多
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mycotoxin from moldy maize on immune response of piglets.[Method] ELISA method was used to determine the content of Aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in maize; after the piglets were fed with the moldy maize,the corresponding antibody titers in the serums of piglets were measured.[Result] Antibody levels of tested group were obvious lower than that of the control,while the histological section of immune organs also suggested that mycotoxin could significantly inhibit the immune response of piglets.[Conclusion] Mycotoxin in maize had important effects on the internal organs and immune response of piglets.
文摘Aspergillus flavus maize colonization leads to crop contamination by toxic secondary metabolites and carcinogens called aflatoxins （AF）; it has negative effects in public health and has caused economic losses in agricultural activities. Eleven genotypes of immature maize grain frequently used in Mexico were inoculated in vitro with two indigenous toxigenic strains ofA. flavus. The size of inoculum, temperature, humidity and presence of other phytopathogens were assessed. Genotypes Popcorn, C-526, Garst 8366, As910 and 30G40 showed resistance to rating of fungal colonization （FC） and AF accumulation, while 3002W, 30R39, Creole, C-922, HV313 and P3028W genotypes were less resistant. AFB~ had the highest concentrations （26.1 mg/kg ± 14.7 mg/kg）, while AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2 showed only residual concentrations 1.6, 2.0 and 4.0 ~tg/kg, respectively. Concerning FC and AF, there were significant differences （P 〈 0.01） between strains and genotype. Both strains showed significant association （P 〈 0.01） between FC and the concentrations of AFB1 and AFB2 （R2： 99.5% and 93.2%; 87.2% and 73.2%, respectively）. Results suggest that the level of resistance to fungus infection and AF accumulation is related to maize genotype. It emphasizes the relevance of developing A. flavus resistant maize genotypes as an alternative to control contamination in foodstuff intended for human and animal consumption.
文摘Fusarium species commonly occur in maize are fungal pathogen which produce mycotoxins, such as fumonisin, trichothecene and zearalenone. In this study, Fusarium species were isolated from maize kernel from Tretep, maize producer region and were identified based on microscopic- and macroscopic characters as well as molecular characters using PCR assays and the partial sequence of TEF 1-α gene （Translation Elongation Factor 1-α. The fumonisin-producing ability of these Fusarium was determined by growing them in corn medium and analyzed their fumonisin by ELISA （enzyme-linked immuno assay）. Among 9 isolates, three of them were identified as Fusarium verticillioides, two as Fusarium temperatum, two as Fusarium globosum, one as Fusarium proliJeratum and one as Fusarium subglutinans. Fusarium temperatum is similar morphologically to F. subglutinans, however, both of their differences can be found by molecular analysis. Fumonisin-producing abilities of Fusarium were determined in concentrations 20.51 pg/g-1,109.74 pg/g medium with the highest producer was identified as F. globosum.
